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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.14, 1,361.17 and 359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.14, 1,361.17 and 359.72 is: 539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.14 : 1,361.17 = 359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.14/1,361.17 = 359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.14x = 1,361.17 × 359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.14x = 489,638.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,638.27/907.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.76

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